It is very refreshing to realize that one man can make a difference. After watching the latest program in the Hugh’ fish fight to find out that with the passion of Hugh and the support of nearly three quarters of a million people things are changing. Many years ago I was involved with the wholesale…
Just back in from the Northumberland paddy fields after digging potatoes for dinner. It has been raining for 36 hours now and its still raining also this morning a stunning 10 degrees on the trip to get the Sunday paper. Whats happened to this global warming or is is now climate change. Maybe call me…
After running fishing holidays in the Florida Keys for over 7 years now and fishing there for over `12 I am often asked whats be the best fish ever. Well I am very lucky was it our first 200lb + tarpon [ it is now so much better to calculate the weight on the tarpon…
Well the blog for two guys was very successful and those places went very quickly. It seems to me it is much easier in these hard times to find a party of two anglers than four. I have had a request form an other party of two who are looking for two more anglers to…
Looking for two anglers to make up a party at prime permit and tarpon season. Two guys had to drop out so a fantastic opportunity for two guys to fish. I know it can be hard to find four to fish and it not often I can place just two. The dates are 4th May…
It might pick a tropical island for a venue. It would have a constant supply of local lobster, crab, clam and fish for sale. Drinks for all tastes to wash it all down. Live music and a large play area to keep the children happy. Fill a huge area with stands selling a vast variety of…
One of the fringe benefits of running fishing holidays in the Florida Keys has been meeting new friends. I have know Henry for many years now and I have yet to meet a guy with more passion for his work. Considering he is a self taught photographer he is in my opinion right up there…
After the exploits of Henry Gilbey and friends this year we were full very fast for these short weeks of the permit spawn. Check out Henry’ blog 9th may to 19th at www.henry-gilbey.com not just permit to over 30lb tarpon to near 150lb but a host of other fish and as Henry said the Florida Keys…
A massive thanks to John Aplin of Casterbridge Fisheries who has single handedly run my fishing holidays at Fish the Dream in the Florida Keys for the last six weeks I cant say enough to praise John. I have been in touch with all the anglers he has taken out and all have been more…
In recent years I have experienced the hart ache of the travel rod. Yes they all travel, they all fit in the suitcase and yes they all fish then the big one then bang !!!!!! Then the crazy fight with a broken rod which normally ends in tears. In the last few years I have…